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How to get fromAustin to Sanibel Islandby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Sanibel Island by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ft. Myers (RSW)plane plane AUS - RSW
    4h 32m
    $186–687

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Fort Myersbus bus Houston
    26h 26m
    $253–332

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gulfport to Fort Myersbus bus
    36h 26m
    $565–839

  4. Drive  1,247.5 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Sanibel Islandcar car 1,247.5 mi
    21h 22m
    $221–319

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) flights

Calendar71Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Austin to Sanibel Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,031.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Sanibel Island, FL, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Ft. Myers (RSW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Austin to Sanibel Island via Downtown Houston, Pierce St @ Smith St, Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center, Magnolia Transit Center, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, and Fort Myers in around 26h 26m.

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